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Wifi connection issue, would really like help

  • 11-07-2014 9:12pm
    #1
    Kavpdsl
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭


    Hi, I have a Dell desk top running Windows xp and I have wifi which is connecting to the pc via a wifi USB stick but something in the pc is blocking wifi for my web browser. I have full wifi to the USB stick. Just not pick up on the web browse. Can you help? Thank you Paul


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  • #2
    yoyo
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,003 Mod ✭✭✭✭yoyo


    What web browser are you using?

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  • #3
    Kavpdsl
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭Kavpdsl


    Google chrome


  • #4
    Kavpdsl
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭Kavpdsl


    Do you think it's the web browser? I could try another one. Ok I have tried Mozilla and Safari and I still have the issue. My broadband supplier was able to confirm I was connected so I am at a total loss, as he could not help me he suggested someone here might be able to help


  • #5
    degsie
    Registered Users Posts: 8,727 ✭✭✭degsie


    What wifi security options have you selected on your router?


  • #6
    Kavpdsl
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭Kavpdsl


    Hi Degsie My iPad, and phones work all work perfectly well. The security is set by the internet provider. Paul


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  • #7
    techie
    Registered Users Posts: 934 ✭✭✭techie


    Check the wireless connection on your PC is set in tcpip to get it's settings automatically ?


  • #8
    yoyo
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,003 Mod ✭✭✭✭yoyo


    Remove and re-add your wifi connection. See here for more info

    Nick

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  • #9
    Kavpdsl
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭Kavpdsl


    Hi guys,

    I am delighted to say that it is now working. Thanks to you all for your help it is very much appreciated

    :-)


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